Figure 6
From: Construction of a Corneal Stromal Equivalent with SMILE-Derived Lenticules and Fibrin Glue
Characteristics of the decellularized lenticule.
(A,B) H&E staining (A) and DAPI staining (B) revealing complete removal of cellular components with preservation of fibrillar structures in the decellularized lenticule. Bar: 50 μm. (E,F) H&E staining (E) and DAPI staining (F) of a native human cornea. Bar: 50 μm. (C,D) TEM image depicting empty cell space and regular collagen fibrils after the decellularization process, although increased collagen fibril spacing was observed. (G,H) TEM image depicting the ultrastructure of the native human cornea.
